Southside Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Shyanne Hartman
Photo by Shyanne Hartman

Popular places to visit

Syracuse University

Syracuse University

Walk around the campus of Syracuse University, a top university in Syracuse. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Syracuse University
New York State Fairgrounds

New York State Fairgrounds

Enjoy a stop at New York State Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Syracuse. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants and its acclaimed theatre scene.

New York State Fairgrounds
Carrier Dome

JMA Wireless Dome

College basketball, football and lacrosse have never seen more enthusiastic crowds than those inside this stadium on the campus of Syracuse University.

JMA Wireless Dome
Armory Square

Armory Square

Home to Syracuse’s highest concentration of bars and restaurants, this lively city square is the perfect place for a night out in Central New York.

Armory Square
Landmark Theatre which includes interior views and heritage elements

Landmark Theatre

See Broadway musicals, comedy or rock shows at this beautiful and supposedly haunted 1920s venue just off Syracuse’s Armory Square.

Landmark Theatre
Rosamond Gifford Zoo showing marine life as well as children

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Get inspired by playful otters, serene swans, fascinating elephants, sophisticated snow leopards and many more mammals at this beloved Syracuse institution.

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

Activities

1 Hour Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-minute Walk-In Axe Throwing Experience Syracuse
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Our pick of the best Southside Hotel Deals

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
441 Electronics Pkwy, Liverpool, NY
The price is AU$145 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$145
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Liverpool. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Destiny USA and New York ...
7/10 Good! (842 reviews)
"This property is going through a renovation so all of the amenities weren’t available. Breakfast was very limited. Our room had a portable a/c unit that was very noisy. We felt it was worth what we paid for."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Randolph House Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
LivAway Suites- Syracuse

LivAway Suites- Syracuse

2 out of 5
6595 Thompson Rd, Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$142 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
AU$142
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Destiny USA and JMA Wireless Dome are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"Liked the full size fridge and counter space. Kitchenette was nice. Room was clean. We liked the security."

Reviewed on 7 Aug. 2025

LivAway Suites- Syracuse
The Craftsman Inn & Suites

The Craftsman Inn & Suites

3.5 out of 5
7300 E Genesee Street, Fayetteville, NY
The price is AU$228 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$228
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fayetteville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,183 reviews)
"The hotel was clean, well maintained, and well located. The room was spacious and well appointed. The bed and pillows were very comfortable. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The only (very minor) complaint I had was that there were no scrambled eggs at the breakfast buffet (they did ..."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

The Craftsman Inn & Suites
HomeTown Inn by Red Roof East Syracuse

HomeTown Inn by Red Roof East Syracuse

2.5 out of 5
6611 Old Collamer Rd South, East Syracuse, NY
The price is AU$103 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$103
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Syracuse. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the ...
5.2/10 (1,068 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

HomeTown Inn by Red Roof East Syracuse
Marriott Syracuse Downtown

Marriott Syracuse Downtown

4 out of 5
100 East Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$243 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$243
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Syracuse. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and courteous. The room was very spacious and clean."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Marriott Syracuse Downtown
The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!

Lafayette
Stay at this cottage in LaFayette. Enjoy a garden, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Jamesville Beach Park and Pratt's Falls County Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
"We had such an amazing time at the tree house. It was the perfect location/setting to sit and relax. We can’t wait to return again!!"

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

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The Magical Chez Tree Rest Treehouse perched 35' above the forest floor!
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Other neighbourhoods around Southside

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Strathmore

While there might not be top attractions in Strathmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Museum of Science and Technology.

Strathmore
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Westside

When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Rosamond Gifford Zoo and Armory Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Westside
Clinton Square featuring heritage architecture, a park and a city

Downtown Syracuse

3/5(1 area review)

Downtown Syracuse is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Landmark Theatre and Clinton Square while you're in town.

Downtown Syracuse
Carrier Dome showing modern architecture

Eastside

While visiting Eastside, you might make a stop by sights like JMA Wireless Dome and Syracuse Stage.

Eastside
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Valley

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Valley and surrounding area, you can visit JMA Wireless Dome and Onondaga County War Memorial.

Valley
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Lakefront

If you're spending some time in Lakefront, Destiny USA and NBT Bank Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Lakefront

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